64 90hp Evinrude won't fire

JG18

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Hello,<br />I'm new to the boating world but, am very interested in it. I have a 1961 glastron with a 90 hp evinrude. The boat is in good condition and so is the motor I think??? <br /><br />The boat was put in storage in 1989. It ran good when it went into storage, but won't start now.<br /><br />The questions I have are as follows:<br /><br />1) The motor is a 90 hp evinrude #205375 (the letters dt are back words) 3264, is this motor a 1964?<br /><br />2) What fuilds need change & what other thing mite I look at before trying to start this motor?<br /><br />3) I have already tried to start the motor it cranks great! The fuel system is good and there is good compression but, no spark. Any clue as to what could be the reason, the points look good and are gapped correctly. The plugs and wires look good. <br /><br />4) Is there any type of safety switch that would stop the spark?<br /> :confused:
 

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Re: 64 90hp Evinrude won't fire

Moved to Evinrude/Johnson Outboards Troubles and Repairs.
 

JG18

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Re: 64 90hp Evinrude won't fire

I had the wrong #'s for the model.<br />the correct # is<br />Model:904925<br />serial:01294<br /><br />R Mikesell
 

Droll

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Re: 64 90hp Evinrude won't fire

1 : yes it is a 1964 ,se Old OMC <br />2 : Change oil in gearcase , use OMC type C (Premium )<br />Drain/clean carburators , use fresh gas ,2% oil<br />Check spark plugs , gap .0302" (Champion j4j )<br />Check breaker points , gap .020"<br />Check the fuses<br /><br />3 : clean breaker points readjust<br />do you have power to the coil ( + pol )? check wires, fuses .<br />4 : No ,only safy switch on starter .<br /><br />Got the info from Johnson Service manual..1964 90hp
 

JG18

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Re: 64 90hp Evinrude won't fire

thanks, droll!!<br />A mouse decided to make a nest in the fuse panel!!<br /><br />We got it to fire last night. We're going to take it to the water tonight!! hope it goes good. <br /><br />By the way the boat the evinrude is on is a 1961 glastron with lots of chome.
 
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